Evolution - Revolution? Yes and Yes!

Before wrong conclusions are drawn:
Kinect impressed me at E3 2009 - extremely interested - as well all equipment. The software shown frightened and fascinated at the same time.
Kinect disappointed me at E3 2010 - as well many gamers - immensely. The software shown disappointing and sobering at the same time.
Reports of unacceptable lags and total failures made it not easy for me to order Kinect before, but I could not help but do so.

After a long wait I call it my own since today and this is my truth:

The device makes a very sophisticated look - lighter than expected but excellent workmanship. In addition, due to the dimensions of a "Cam" a stately appearance.

Commissioning is extremely simple. If the "Installation" if you want to call it that because - provided online connection - completely automatically.
Once this is done, the calibration of the system is carried out.
And here the real "magic" Kinect begins. Please put the controller out of hand ...

Intuitively and without otherwise any necessary instructions "says" my system, what I have to do. I move according to my premises and Kinect "nods" from the whole. Likewise Kinect moves in the Micro - calibration.
(A tip on the side: Have you cheerful birds as roommates, let them move short - you have depressivere counterparts, they can see that, ;-).)

Clearly:
Kinect is required depending on the installation corresponding place! Can not sugarcoat it.
Instrumental in the installation height of the sensor.
Have with help of my folding rule a bit herumprobiert ...
No go: Table - must go! The unit would "see" us.
The sole player who gambles the An included "Adventures", the device really detect any problems at around two meters and at an installation height of about 60 cm. But higher is better. (More than 1.8m is not recommended, because logically the coverage reduced in depth.)

What all this multiplayer - Place debate concerned:
Kinect actually works at 2.5 meters recommended distance to second. (Technically acquisition)
The games can be the but in all seriousness not to!
It is not just done so that the wrists stupid to turn around, but it occurs, makes time steps to the left or right, back and forth ... It even requires the court to stop, unless you like his teammates do not, then you should use the play area keep quite narrow ... ;-)
2.5m goes, but better are actually 3 feet. More importantly, that the court "in width" is present. This really should be about three meters. (More is always better - 10cm less not wild ... ;-))

Lag - experiences:
This is probably the most sensitive issue for Kinect at all.
I post here EXPRESSLY a review on the offer and purchased items!
That means I review here (forced moderation) Kinect along with the software "Adventures" !!
When calibrating the sensor, I was more than impressed. This recognized me at any time and unexpectedly accurate.
The menu system is undoubtedly via controller faster, but much more stylish works just as well on Kinect.
These Seiz not mean that can not be far from controlling all functions of the dashboard via Kinect.

Adventures:
How do I find a fairly common appetizer for Kinect.
The games are fun without limitation - is so. Point.
The delay is not felt and with appropriate installation of the sensor - or the software is fairly well so programmed that it is of no consequence. Quite impressive for the possibilities that Kinect offers and nice little bonus ...

Conclusion:
Kinect may often have been called evolution from other manufacturers, but if you have the piece of hardware experience for yourself at home, one experiences it differently.
I did not expect, but Kinect you have actually experienced yourself.
Kinect evolution is on the one hand - but rather Kinect is revolution.
Anyone who has tried it has to admit it.